Once the foot is splinted and function has been re-assessed, elevate the splinted foot to reduce swelling and take the victim to medical care. This type of splint is not intended as a substitute for medical care.
How to Splint a Foot
By Rod Brouhard, About.com
Updated December 31, 2006
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Assess the Splinted Foot
Re-assess the function of the foot after splinting
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Recheck circulation, sensation, and motion after the splint has been applied. Note any changes from the first assessment. Loss of function in the foot can be a result of time or can have something to do with the splinting process. Either way, an orthopedic surgeon will need to now when any loss of function occurred.
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- Evaluate the Foot
- Create a Cardboard Foot Splint
- Pad the Splint
- Position the Splint
- Secure the Splint
- Ice the Break
- Assess the Splinted Foot
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